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Houston, TX · standard

ZIP Code 77023

Harris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

28,998
2,055/sq mi
$51,430
Median income
$302,300
Median home value
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Houston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
2,055
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 77023 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 77023 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Houston, Harris County, Texas, with 28,998 residents across 14.1 square miles, a density of 2,055 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 77023 reports a modest median household income of $51,430 (32% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,045. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.6%. Housing costs here run $302,300 for a typical home value (22% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,106 a month; 48.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 77023, plus 6 more within Harris County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 77023

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Houston, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 77023.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 77023, Houston, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

28,998

Population

14.1

Area (sq mi)

2,055

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 77023?

37.0

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

24.5%

Foreign-Born

White 30.1%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 77.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$51,430

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$34,045

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 77023 ranks nationally

Houston, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,430 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,626

Total Housing Units

10,270

Occupied Units

1,356

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.1%
Renter 51.9%

$302,300

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,106

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

397

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+297%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 77023 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +297% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 311
2021 +6.2% 330
2022 +16.5% 384
2023 +3.7% 398
2024 -0.4% 397

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 516 business establishments in ZIP 77023, employing approximately 11,147 people with a combined annual payroll of $437,991,000.

516

Businesses

11,147

Employees

$438.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 79 15.3%
Wholesale trade 58 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 56 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 46 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 46 8.9%
Finance and insurance 38 7.4%
Manufacturing 34 6.6%
Construction 30 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 22 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 2.9%
Information 6 1.2%
Educational services 6 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 77023 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 77023 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 77023 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 77023 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
77011 Houston, TX 19,547 1.6 mi
77012 Houston, TX 20,719 2.7 mi
77004 Houston, TX 32,692 2.7 mi
77087 Houston, TX 36,399 2.6 mi
77003 Houston, TX 10,508 2.5 mi
77020 Houston, TX 25,464 3.6 mi
77021 Houston, TX 26,042 2.9 mi
77033 Houston, TX 27,965 3.9 mi
77010 Houston, TX 366 3.3 mi
77002 Houston, TX 16,793 3.7 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 77023 in? ▼
ZIP code 77023 (Houston) is located in Harris County, Texas. Harris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harris-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 77023? ▼
ZIP code 77023 in Houston, TX has a population of 28,998 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 77023? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 77023 is $51,430, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 77023? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 77023 is $302,300, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 77023? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 77023 is Two or More Ethnicities at 37.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 77.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 77023? ▼
ZIP code 77023 has 516 business establishments employing approximately 11,147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 77023? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 77023 are: Retail trade (79), Wholesale trade (58), Accommodation and food services (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 77023? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 77023 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 297%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 77023? ▼
In ZIP code 77023, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 77023? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 77023 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 77023? ▼
In ZIP code 77023, approximately 48.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 77023? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 77023 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.